The application deadline for Rockford Art Museum’s 76th Rockford Midwestern Biennial has been EXTENDED through June 29. The 2020 Rockford Midwestern is a juried survey exhibition of new contemporary art in the Midwest today, and will be on view October 9, 2020–January 31, 2021 at Rockford Art Museum, located inside the Riverfront Museum Park building at 711 North Main Street in downtown Rockford, Illinois. Application and more details are available at rockfordartmuseum.org.
I write to you today with a heavy heart. As a museum staff and board, we want to acknowledge the pain, struggle and continued fight the black community faces daily. And, as a cultural institution that promotes listening, a safe environment, and a place where we encourage individuality and unity, we strongly oppose and stand against all forms of racism and oppression. We understand the incredible effort it takes to fight against systemic racism, both in our institution and our city, and we are dedicated to this hard work. We are hopeful that the current protests will help push change that is urgently needed in our country. We lock arms with our black community and are committed to fighting alongside you for true equality.
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